What Vanderbilt University Medical Center pays nurses per hour

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN reported an average of $59.03 per registered nurse hour to Medicare's occupational mix survey (in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits): the 9th highest of 72 Tennessee hospitals. Tennessee's hospitals together averaged $52.96 an hour, all US hospitals $60.42 an hour. An average over every RN hour, staff and travel nurses together, not a starting rate.

Licensed practical nurse hours averaged $41.27 an hour (Tennessee $35.42). Nursing aide hours averaged $31.64 an hour (Tennessee $22.53). Medical assistant hours averaged $25.69 an hour.

Registered nurse averages in Nashville: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital $60.46, Vanderbilt University Medical Center $59.03, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center $55.68, Tristar Skyline Medical Center $54.55, Tristar Centennial Medical Center $52.55.

5 of 5 stars in Medicare's overall rating; 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well, and 80% would definitely recommend it. Medicare cut its pay in fiscal year 2026 under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (the quarter of hospitals scoring worst on patient harm). It is a non-profit hospital (every Tennessee hospital by rating).

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